"Gilt Bronze Collector's Seal, Merlot Verdun – France, Circa 1890–1900"
Office seal, made of finely chiseled gilt bronze, probably in the workshops of the jeweler Merlot in Verdun, France. This precious piece in a style combining Art Nouveau and Neoclassicism is characterized by its slender silhouette and its refined decoration of a rose in relief. The object is signed “A. Dahl”. The piece is preserved in its original case. The inner box is stamped “Merlot – Verdun”. Dimensions: Seal 3 × 8 cm, case 3.5 × 6.5